Cool MateMeaning of Mill
In simple words: A machine that grinds grain into flour or a place where this happens.
Mill in a sentence
- The old mill has been converted into apartments.
- The mill can be seen grinding wheat.
- The river was harnessed to drive many mills.
- a **cotton/cloth/steel/paper mill**
- **mill owners/workers**
- a textile/woollen mill
- a northern mill town
- a pepper mill
- They really put me through the mill in my interview.
- Political sex scandals are all grist to the mill of the tabloid newspapers.
How to use Mill
Use 'mill' when referring to a place where grain is processed. It can also refer to machinery. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'mill' — think of a big wheel grinding grain into flour.
Related words
Collocations with Mill
Common mistakes with Mill
- Confused with 'mole' when referring to animal or place.
- Using 'mill' when referring to a process instead of the place.
- Mispronouncing it as 'meal'.
Mill appears in
Mill in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طاحونة
آلة تطحن الحبوب إلى دقيق أو مكان يحدث فيه ذلك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কল
একটি মেশিন যা শস্য গুঁড়ো করে ময়দা তৈরি করে বা এমন একটি জায়গা যেখানে এটি ঘটে।
- GermanDeutsch
Mühle
Eine Maschine, die Getreide zu Mehl mahlt, oder ein Ort, an dem das passiert.
- SpanishEspañol
Molino
Una máquina que muele el grano para hacer harina o un lugar donde ocurre esto.
- Persianفارسی
آسیاب
یه دستگاه که غلات رو آرد میکنه یا جایی که این کار انجام میشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Mouture, Moulin
Une machine qui moud le grain en farine ou un endroit où cela se passe.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Mill
एक मशीन जो अनाज को पीसकर आटा बनाती है या ऐसी जगह जहाँ यह काम होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Mulino
Una macchina che macina i cereali in farina o un posto dove questo succede.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Moinho
Uma máquina que mói grãos em farinha ou um lugar onde isso acontece.
- RussianРусский
Мельница, мельница для специй
Машина, которая перемалывает зерно в муку, или место, где это происходит.
- Urduاردو
مل
ایک مشین جو اناج کو آٹے میں پیس دیتی ہے یا وہ جگہ جہاں یہ کام ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
磨坊, 磨机
把谷物磨成面粉的机器，或者发生这种事的地方。
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Frequently asked questions about Mill
What does Mill mean?
A machine that grinds grain into flour or a place where this happens.
What is the definition of Mill?
a building fitted with equipment for grinding grain into flour; a machine for grinding grain
How do you use Mill in a sentence?
The old mill has been converted into apartments.
Can you give another example of Mill?
The mill can be seen grinding wheat.
What are synonyms for Mill?
Common alternatives include gristmill, factory, plant, workshop, sawmill.
What is the opposite of Mill?
Opposite meanings include stop, halt.
What words go with Mill?
It commonly pairs with corn, flour, grain, operate, convert, restore, grind something, stone, wheel, cotton, feed, jute, operate, own, run, produce something, town, buildings, hand.
What are common mistakes when using Mill?
Confused with 'mole' when referring to animal or place. Using 'mill' when referring to a process instead of the place. Mispronouncing it as 'meal'.
How do you pronounce Mill?
US: /["/mɪl/"]/, UK: /["/mɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Mill?
Use 'mill' when referring to a place where grain is processed. It can also refer to machinery. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Mill?
"Mill" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.